Gallup's Regional Director for the World Poll in Latin America, Johanna Godoy, discusses the challenges that women in her region face in regard to safety and respect, but also the empowerment she is witnessing.

Ukrainians hold some of the most dismal views of their national institutions, including the lowest confidence in national government globally. The clear majority see corruption as endemic in businesses and government within the country.

About one in three U.S. Catholics say a recent sex abuse scandal has them questioning whether they would remain in the church. Majorities express confidence in their church's priests and in Pope Francis.

As President Donald Trump proposes a nearly 5% increase in defense spending, 43% of Americans say current spending levels are about right; 29% say too much is spent; and 25% believe spending is too low.